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GOP Rep. Carl: Atmosphere Surrounding U.S. Capitol on Eve of Inauguration ‘Creepy’

With a matter of hours to go until President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, Washington, D.C., including the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol, remain on lockdown after riots broke out inside the Capitol earlier this month. The lockdown atmosphere has a “creepy” vibe to it, according to freshman Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL).

Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) outside office, 1/3/2021

Graham to Biden: ‘Stand Down’ on Trump Impeachment

During this week’s broadcast of FNC’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called on President-elect Joe Biden to lobby Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the incoming Senate Majority Leader, to drop the impeachment against President Donald Trump.

DILLARD, GA - DECEMBER 31: Service Commissioner Lauren Bubba McDonald Jr. speaks alongside

Hirono: One Goal of Impeachment Is to Prevent Trump from Ever Holding Public Office Again

Thursday during an appearance on “CNN Tonight,” Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said while she was skeptical Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was going to work toward whipping his members to convict President Donald Trump in impeachment proceedings, she argued the effort was still important to prevent a future Trump run for president.

Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), speaks during the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nomi

Toomey Calls on Trump to Resign

Sunday, Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) said called on President Donald Trump to resign in the wake of the Capitol Hill incident earlier in the week.

Toomey